2017 Jaguar XE problems and complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jaguar XE. The most-reported areas: Engine (8), Air Bags (5), Electrical System (4).

Key takeaways

  • 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine840%
Air Bags525%
Electrical System420%
Vehicle Speed Control210%
Fuel System210%
Fuel/Propulsion System210%
Gasoline15%
Diesel15%
Seats15%
Lane Departure15%
Back Over Prevention15%
Forward Collision Avoidance15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2017 Jaguar XE 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2017 Jaguar XE 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Air Bags - filed 2026-01-27

The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the passenger’s side air bag had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle wa...

Vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2025-09-08

The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact’s wife stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle accelerated to an unknown speed, causing the contact’s...

Fuel System, Gasoline,electrical System,engine - filed 2025-07-28

The contact owns a 2017 Jaguar XE. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the check engine and battery warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle could not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, wher...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.